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Continued from last week. Clans of the Mohawk People The clans are taken from the animal, bird, or fish life. The clans are inherited from the mothers. This type of transmission of the clans is called a matrilineal system. Spiritual, social, economic, and political life are interwoven; one without the other is not considered whole or complete. (Spiritual and political are inseparable.) Giving of a name Amongst the Rotinonhson:ni nations each of the clans have specific names that belong to each clan. A Bear Clan person must have a Bear Clan...
Deadline Date for Applications: Monday, June 17, 2024, at 12:00 noon Applications will be taken from interested Members seeking an appointment as a Community Trustee under the Mohawks of Akwesasne Community Settlement Trust (“the Trust”) Seeking: three (3) Community Trustees Term: four (4) year term Honorarium: honorarium provided as per Schedule “C” of the Trust Eligibility List: an eligibility list may be established for appointment of replacement Community Trustees Eligibility Criteria for Community Trustee: • Be at least eighteen (18) year...
1. Wahaki'tarakahrháthohse He plowed the garden for me 2. Wathakwa'kenhrawénriese He tilled the garden for me 3. Kathehtahserón:ni I am preparing the garden 4. Kakenhrahserón:ni I am preparing the soil 5. Kathahonniánions I am making rows 6. Atshó:kten kátstha I am using a hoe 7. Kkarontónnions I am making holes 8. Tsioháha enkiénhntho ne o'niónkseri I will plant 1 row of onions 9. Tó: niioháhake enhsiéntho ne ohnennà:ta? How many rows of potatoes will you plant? 10. Áhsen niioháhake enki...
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Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Director of Operational Services, the Transportation Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of AMBE’s school and fleet transportation vehicles. The Transportation Manager will play a critical role ensuring the safe, efficient, and timely transportation of students to and from school, as well as to extracurricular activities and field trips. The incumbent will manage AMBE’s fleet, route planning, dispatching, scheduling crisis management, communication, tra...
Indian Time is looking for a part time 15 - 20 hrs per week Office Manager to manage the daily operations of the local newspaper. Job roles will include the following: The Office Manager maintains the daily operations of non-profit newspaper through processing invoices, expenses and payroll using QuickBooks. Maintaining record keeping and retention of documents according to GAAP practices. Record keeping for grants and contracts of the organization, while researching new opportunities that align with the organizations future goals. Maintaining...
Enjoy a flexible work environment that is the perfect blend of work and fun! You will be empowered to achieve work-life balance in all that you do. Apply online at caamgmt.com/find-a-job/ For more information, please email [email protected]...
Something unforeseen and unprecedented in the recent past is growing in New Hampshire. Internationally renowned curator and metalsmith Margaret Jacobs (Akwesasne Mohawk) and notorious rabble-rouser and multimedia artist Yasamin Safarzadeh have joined forces with Positive Street Art to establish a multiyear endeavor with a growing list of community partners to bring us one of the most happening and accessible Contemporary Indigenous exhibitions to grace this side of the Nor East. Everything from mind-bending monolithic works by gargantuan...
A new town is springing up in Cornwall, Ontario. On Wednesday, June 5th, there will be lots of action in Lamoureux Park as New Johnstown, the first established ‘town’ in this area and one of the first in Ontario, comes back to life. Early Wednesday, a crew will start erecting the massive tent that will house our area’s heritage groups at the 1784 Anniversary Celebration. By noon hour on Thursday, the tent will be ready, and just a few hours later, the interior will be transformed into an exhibit hall for the Lost Villages, the Glengarry Pione...
The City of Cornwall’s Senior Friendly Community Committee is happy to announce their second Aging Well: Senior Health and Safety Fair. The fair is taking place on Wednesday June 19th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Benson Center in Cornwall. This free event is open to everyone and will showcase services and programs for seniors and their caregivers. With 50 exhibitors and three workshops focused on aging well, there is sure to be something for everyone. “Aging well is about maintaining our independence, ensuring a high quality of life, staying...
Can you identify these people? This picture was recently found by a reader of Indian Time. If you recognize them as part of your family or just know who they are, please contact Indian Time and we will publish the names. Our reader would also like you to have the photo if interested. Do you have any old photos that you'd like to share with our readers in Blast from the Past? Bring them in! Our offices are located on Hilltop Drive in the Communications Building. Stop letting your photos gather...
By Isaac White A group of bipartisan senators has introduced a new bill that holds promise for addressing the shortage of qualified teachers in tribal and highly rural communities. The proposed legislation seeks to allow governors and Tribal entities to petition for the extension of foreign visas, specifically targeting educators holding J-1 visas. Traditionally, these visas come with a requirement for the holders to return to their home countries for at least two years after their term ends. However, under the new bill, this requirement could...
by Melinda Myers Have fun growing some delicious and nutritious microgreens on your kitchen counter, in a sunny window, or under lights any time of the year. In as little as a week to ten days you'll be making your first harvest to use as a garnish, snack, or add to your favorite sandwich or salad. Simply purchase seeds of lettuce, greens, mustard, radishes, beets, peas, and even sunflowers. Buy organic seeds or those labeled for sprouting or use as microgreens to ensure they have not been...
Pre-K- Mrs. Durant- Domiciano Bautista, Patrick Jacobs, Jemniah Lord Mrs. Lazare- Tallulah Cree, Alistar David, Amryn Diabo, Louie Jacobs Kindergarten- Mrs. Bradley- Reezyn Diabo, Ivory Edwards, Bella Rose Harris, Aven Mitchell, Cornell Sunday Ms. Homer- Journey Cerrone Mrs. Beck- Lainee Back, Leni Bero-Purlee, Challen Cole, Emily Point, Gavin Raspitha, Morello Sunday, Josie Sunday-Oakes, Allie Thomas Mrs. Jock- Phoebe Boots, Naylee Hill, Aubree Oakes, Mavis Oakes First Grade- Ms. Ellsworth- Nola Back, Iewisahrakwas King, Abigail Munson Mrs. Te...
Wyoming is home to hundreds of Indigenous rock art sites, spanning petroglyphs and pictographs dating back centuries spread across the state. But approximately a quarter of these sites have been targeted by vandalism and defacement, according to a new report. On May 1, Wyoming State Archaeologist Spencer Pelton presented these findings to the Select Committee on Tribal Relations in Fort Washakie. This year, legislators are prioritizing issues such as the protection and preservation of Indigenous rock art sites — drawings, engravings, c...
By Isaac White. Diné College, in partnership with Arizona State University (ASU), has unveiled a unique and groundbreaking initiative, the Bachelor of Arts in Navajo Law. Spearheaded by Patrick Blackwater, dean of the School of Business and Social Sciences at Diné College, and advocated by Stacy Leeds, dean of the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at ASU, this program is a significant stride towards nurturing legal expertise within the Navajo Nation. The BA in Navajo Law program, approved by the Dine College Board of Regents on May 3, ste...
What does grass do for you? Plenty. The TurfMutt Foundation, which is celebrating 15 years of advocating for the care and use of yards, parks and other green spaces, shares that there are many ways grass lawns benefit people, pets and the planet, from being an environmental superhero to providing a safe place for kids and pets to play. “Yards are not just beautiful, they are also purposeful,” said Kris Kiser, President & CEO of the TurfMutt Foundation. “Unfortunately, in some communities lawns, in particular, have gotten a bad rap. Yet turfg...
KAHNAWAKE – The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) recently authorized the use of Community Mobilization dollars for the creation of a Recreation Master Plan and Recreation Center Feasibility Study. Community Mobilization dollars come from a funding envelope from the First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission (FNQLHSSC) and administered by the Sports and Recreation Unit. The Recreation Master Plan and Recreation Center Feasibility Study Request for Proposals (RFP) was drafted by the Kahnawà:ke Recreation Ste...
KAHNAWAKE - The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke would like to inform the community of a Notice issued on May 21, 2024, for the Indian Boarding Homes Class Action Settlement. The Indian Boarding Homes Program, created by the Government of Canada, removed First Nations and Inuit children from their communities and placed them in private homes for the purpose of attending school. You may be eligible for compensation if: You were in the Indian Boarding Homes Program between September 1, 1951, and June 30, 1992, Canada was responsible for your...
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As the clock ticks closer to Friday, June 6th at 4 p.m., CBSA border workers and the Canadian government remain in negotiations. According to the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat statement, "Border services group employees provide important services to Canadians and the government is fully committed to reaching an agreement that is fair for them and reasonable for taxpayers, just like similar agreements already reached with 17 bargaining units and covering more than 80 per cent of the public service.” The statement said the government is "...
Akwesasne. June 7, 2024 – The Seaway International Bridge Corporation (SIBC) is taking proactive steps to manage traffic flow and ensure safety during the ongoing strike affecting the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). In response to potential bottlenecks at the CBSA entrance, SIBC will be implementing specific measures to alleviate congestion and maintain efficient movement of vehicles. During the strike, the center toll booth lane will be dedicated to domestic traffic only in situations where there would be a bottleneck at the entrance o...
By Isaac White. A tragic incident rocked Akwesasne in March 2023 and led to an investigation that has now revealed a purported large-scale human smuggling operation. The occurrence, which happened under grave weather conditions with passengers who were hesitant to cross, resulted in multiple deaths and initiated the investigation. The deceased included members of the Chaudhari family from Gujarat, India, Praveenbhai (50) and Dakshaben (45), and their children Meet (20) and Vidhi (23); and the Iordache family from Romania: Florin (28) and Cristi...
